Lipo in a DX3C?

[mattr]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

rubbish, ko manufacture there radio (apart from the new one) to run on 12 volts, its the manufactures spec you can not exceed..

manufacture says for that radio 6 volts.

Not following you there. You asked if an extra 0.6v would have an effect, the answer is no.

The fact that manufacturers specs (6/12v) are different is pretty much irrelevant to your question.

[OneKiwi]

A 6V regulator seems the way to go then

[mattr]

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...2_6s_LiPO.html

Or similar............

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by mattr

So we are ok then, the output signal from the Transmitter is not related to input voltage, as its on a separate, regulated circuit.

Any modification to any
component that may affect performance and/or
power of original equipments is specifically not
allowed. This applies especially to the aerial and
power source.


it simply says the power source, as in the power the unit runs off... as i said i was quized by the brca, if you doubt me as the exec.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by mattr

Not following you there. You asked if an extra 0.6v would have an effect, the answer is no.

The fact that manufacturers specs (6/12v) are different is pretty much irrelevant to your question.

it was a reply to you saying "or you would not be allowed to use 8 cells..."

[OneKiwi]

Then the 6V reg will be the answer then as its still at the manufacturers 6V
Even if you have a lipo in there as it doesn't affect the power

[mattr]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

Any modification to any
component that may affect performance and/or
power of original equipments is specifically not
allowed. This applies especially to the aerial and
power source.


it simply says the power source, as in the power the unit runs off... as i said i was quized by the brca, if you doubt me as the exec.

The power of the device is unaffected by input voltage, as long as you are between the operating limits of whatever they use to regulate the power. Or you would see a noticeable drop off in performance between fully charged and "just about to dump" cells. The insides probably run at 5v (as most electronics do) and the actual transmitter unit would *probably* use less. Changing the power source makes no difference to the power of the equipments.

If they want it to say what they think it does, it needs rewriting, as at the moment, its pretty ambiguous.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by mattr

The power of the device is unaffected by input voltage, as long as you are between the operating limits of whatever they use to regulate the power. Or you would see a noticeable drop off in performance between fully charged and "just about to dump" cells. The insides probably run at 5v (as most electronics do) and the actual transmitter unit would *probably* use less. Changing the power source makes no difference to the power of the equipments.

If they want it to say what they think it does, it needs rewriting, as at the moment, its pretty ambiguous.

Your not grasping this, the rule says supply voltage, end off...As I said preach your claim to the brca exec. I'm warning folk they WILL break the current rule If in the UK

[Col]

Mark is correct.
Amazingly that's the second time I've said that...
The rule makes no distinction between input voltage, output signal, anything. Technically a voltage regulator shouldn't be allowed as the voltage able to be supplied exceeds original specs.
Having never done a national event I have no idea how actively these rules are enforced, but I've never had a TX checked in any way at a regional.

[mattr]

Originally Posted by mattr

If they want it to say what they think it does, it needs rewriting, as at the moment, its pretty ambiguous.

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[OneKiwi]

Is it the same with lipos on cars?
Are they checked before races so they are 7.4/8.4 v I know I was at DHI cup and they checked and you had to discharge them if it was over

Isn't that the same thing, well if it was driven on 6V then then it would be at 6V longer before dropping below what a 6V battery would.

[mark christopher]

when i was questioned by a section it was the nominal voltage they looked at so my lipo was 11.4 volts